I have lifted before, but injury and life got in the way. Life is much improved so I've got started again, but is has been a while. I want to build a good base, work on form and not get carried away/injured. Weight loss is primary goal for now but I'm in no hurry, hoping I can continue to workout 3x a week or more in future.

Reps/sets varies, still playing around with that, let's just say 3x8-10. Before...

(I find it a little odd that both he and the person demonstrating seem to be quite chunky -- though they are wearing clothes.)

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Well -- they are strength athletes (not bodybuilders), so they will generally eat/train in a way that will help them maximize their strength (rather than maintain a particular physique).

I think both of the perspectives on rows that you list above are good.]]>1Twice a Week Weight TrainingWed, 13 Aug 2014 23:48:53 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/twice-a-week-weight-training.53156/unread#911097
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Sounds like you're sick of cutting, but don't want to bulk. Bulking (i.e. putting on mass - some muscle, but some fat too) will make you stronger, but if you haven't been weight training, then you've got a big chunk of strength gains waiting for you just by getting used to the...

Gentlemen]]>2Motivation: It's never too late to start lifting. Look at this guy!Sun, 20 Apr 2014 15:31:51 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/motivation-its-never-too-late-to-start-lifting-look-at-this-guy.53454/unread#908846
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this guy is obviously on TRT

testosterone replacement therapy, is impossible to develop a physique like that at that age, before you mention all the superstar like arnold, stallone, etc, who are younger than this guy

guess what, they are also on TRT, they have to, they have no other choice, they have abused steroids all their lives, their natural testosterone production is ruined, they have to be on TRT

Going to start training for my first sprint triathlon but did not want to fall off strength training wagon completely. Any recommendations to 2-3x/week lifting routines which I could easily incorporate along with swim/bike/run?

Thanks!

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I completed 6 Sprint and 1 Olympic distance tri's last season. I didn't do any heavy lifting 4-5 days before a race, but otherwise, there is no reason why you can't lift 2-3 days per week...

Cheers]]>2What muscles does this machine work?Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:26:25 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/what-muscles-does-this-machine-work.53367/unread#903963
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If you google "landmine exercise" or something like that, you can see some pics of how to use.

Would the goal be to have the legs "straight" in the stiff legged dead-lift?

Would the recommendation be to do SLD's after squats?

And do RDL's on other days?

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Hello back, and welcome!

Stiff leg and Romanian Deadlifts do NOT have a straight, knee-locked leg. The legs are stiff--as in the movement does not come from the knees moving, but rather from the hips pushing back to lower and front to raise--but the legs are not...

If you want abs.....lose bodyfat.]]>3To lift, or not to lift, that is the question:Sat, 06 Jul 2013 04:09:38 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/to-lift-or-not-to-lift-that-is-the-question.53257/unread#900053
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I've been lifting for a long while lately...and as time went by I switched up the weights and reps........to the point, where , last couple of weeks I get DOMS horrendous.

It is so bad I can't function coherently......yes I should know better

My only choice is to deload and back off a bit.

I am clearly over training........

My DOMS doesn't show up until about 3 days after I lift.......

To lift, or not to lift, that is the question:]]>4getting some dumbbells for my disabled friendMon, 24 Jun 2013 15:20:41 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/getting-some-dumbbells-for-my-disabled-friend.53309/unread#899630
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Know this: resistance exercise will absolutely help him rehab his broken body.....but at 336 pounds....95% of his war is going to be won by winning a whole bunch of small battles in the kitchen.

Seriously, if this guy wants to live a longer life he needs to get his diet in order as a massive priority.

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Good luck to your friend.....and just tell him that the accident doesn't have to define him.

If you want to look thin rather than muscular, you need to train the way thin athletes train. Switch to endurance athlete training and diet. In particular, running. Cycling will also give you a big butt and thighs. Eat less protein, do more cardio. Don't do heavy squats or leg presses. Basically do the opposite of the advice you'll get on a bodybuilder forum!

If you have genetic propensity to get thick, but that's not the desired result, you have to...

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Muscles Gains - How to Stop]]>11Back after one awful year... Need help on planWed, 05 Jun 2013 16:38:04 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/back-after-one-awful-year-need-help-on-plan.53274/unread#898842
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/back-after-one-awful-year-need-help-on-plan.53274/unread#898842invalid@example.com (Gance)Gance Really really weak for a deadlift, but this is a deadlift after the injury to the tendon.

It used to be that I couldn't do the bar without pain and problems gripping. Now, while it hurts a tiny bit at first, the pain goes away and no lasting problem after I finish. Feels great to be making progress again...]]>6SquatsThu, 16 May 2013 15:08:02 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/squats.53267/unread#897870
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